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sorbed

/ˈsɔːr.bɪd/

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adjective

/ˈsɔːr.bɪd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее поглощённый или увлечённый чем-либо; больше не используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning absorbed or engrossed in something; no longer used in modern English.

  1. Taken into and retainedC2formalscientific

    Describes a substance that has been absorbed or adsorbed by another material.

    ruСорбированный

    • The gas was sorbed by the activated charcoal filter.
    • In the experiment, the liquid was sorbed into the porous rock.
    • The sorbed contaminants were analyzed in the laboratory.

    Synonymsabsorbed

verb

sorb/sɔːrb/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий пить, всасывать или поглощать; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения впитывания или усвоения знаний.

An obsolete verb meaning to drink, suck in, or absorb; also used figuratively to mean to imbibe or take in knowledge.

  1. Absorb or adsorbC1formalscientific

    To take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption.

    ruПоглощать

    • The material can sorb moisture from the air.
    • Activated charcoal is used to sorb toxins in the body.
    • The sponge sorbs water quickly.

    Synonymsabsorbadsorbimbibesoak upsuck uptake up

    Antonymsdesorbemitexuderelease

Forms
  • sorbed past participle
  • sorbed past simple
  • sorbing present participle
  • sorbs third person singular